Charles Causley — Farewell, Aggie Weston

Aldington, Hand and Flower Press, 1951. First edition. Brochure/Pamphlet. A personal anthology based on the war-time experiences of a Cornish poet praised by Ted Hughes and Carol Ann Duffy. The first edition of Farewell, Aggie Weston, a charming poetry anthology, written by Cornish poet and teacher Charles Causley. The first copy within the Hand and Flower Press's monthly Poems in Pamphlets series, celebrating writers hitherto not yet published in book form within England. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Despite always remaining an outsider of Britain's poetry scene, Causley was considered among the best of his contemporaries, with his close friend Ted Hughes recommending him to be Poet Laureate before being awarded the role. This particular anthology is inspired by his experiences as a Royal Navy seaman in the Atlantic during the Second World War, and the title references English philanthropist known for her work with the Royal Navy. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, faint spotting to paper wraps and mild sunning. Minor creasing to wrapper spine and edges, with a couple of minor closed tears to head of wrapper spine. Minor age toning and browning to pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with minor age toning. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .